RPM
Friction Pro Widebody 16
Widebody16mmGen 3
The RPM Friction Pro Widebody 16 is a 16 mm widebody pickleball paddle. It generates elite spin (95th percentile) with well above-average power and above-average pop. It has a light, maneuverable swing weight built for quick hands at the net, plus elite twist weight for strong off-center forgiveness. Overall it's a versatile all-court profile.
$249.99
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Performance
Spin2109 rpm(95)
Power (serve mph)56.3(66)
Pop (volley mph)36.3(55)
Swing weight110.0(21)
Twist weight7.2(94)
Balance point23.6 cm(26)
Weight setup — lead-tape customizer
Add lead tape below, or pick a recommended setup. Estimates update live.
12 o'clock (tip)
Most swing weight & power; head-heavy
3 & 9 o'clock
Stability / twist weight (forgiveness on off-center hits)
Throat (6 o'clock)
Adds mass with little balance change; cleaner feel
Handle / butt
Counterweight — quicker hands, lower swing weight
Lead added0.0 g
Static weight8.0 → 8.0 oz ±0 oz
Swing weight110.0 → 110.0 ±0
Twist weight7.24 → 7.24 ±0
Balance point23.6 → 23.6 cm ±0 cm
Blue = stock, orange = with lead tape (percentile vs. all paddles).
Swing weight110.0(21)
Twist weight7.2(94)
Balance point23.6 cm → 23.6 cm(26)
Dialed in your setup? Grab tape to apply it — these are denser, lead-free options.
Full specs
- Shape
- Widebody
- Core thickness
- 16 mm
- Build
- Gen 3
- Process
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- Surface texture
- Raw Texture/Peel Ply
- Surface layup
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- Core type
- —
- Length
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- Width
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- Handle length
- 5.50 in
- Static weight
- 8.0 oz
- Swing weight
- 110.0
- Twist weight
- 7.24
- Balance point
- 23.6 cm
- Spin
- 2,109 rpm (Very High)
- Firepower
- 61/100
- Grip size
- 4.25 in
- Year released
- 2025
- Certification
- USAP
- Warranty
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